ABOUT PLAYSCHOOLS

WHAT TO BRING

Children need to bring the following items to Playschool:

• Bag

• Lunch

• Water bottle (only water, no cordial or juice)

• Painting smock

• Broad rimmed hat

• Change of clothes

• Extra pair/s of underwear

• Coat in winter

• Any required medications

Upon confirmation of enrolment, we will also provide you with this list of items in your information pack. Please ensure that all of your child’s belongings are clearly labelled.

LUNCH

Lunch needs to be brought in a lunch box or similar container. It is preferred that this is fruit, sandwiches or something healthy. Please do not include chocolate, lollies, chips, cake, cordial or juice in your child’s lunchbox. Items such as these will be sent home with the child. Please do not bring food that needs to prepared and cooked. Please ensure that your child can independently access their lunch. Some children (and the teachers!!) have a lot of problems with cling wrap and some tight fitting lunchboxes.

At times there may be children attending Playschool who have life-threatening allergies, so our Playschools are designated as a nut-free environment. Please do not bring the following items into Playschool:

Peanut butter
Nutella
Sesame bars
Muesli bars
Any nut product
Other products may be excluded if the need arises

Please talk to your teachers if you have any concerns regarding the above.

MEDICATIONS

When children are sick, they must be kept at home. If your child requires ongoing medication, as far as possible it is requested that medicine be given to the child before and after playschool sessions. Where it is necessary for medication to be administered by staff during a Playschool session, parents/guardians must provide a completed, signed Permission to Administer Medication form and a letter of instruction from the child’s doctor.

Children with severe allergies etc must provide the Playschool with a detailed action plan provided by the child’s doctor. All Epi-pens etc are to be handed to the teacher at the start of each session. These items will be kept in the playroom to ensure quick access. All items are to be clearly marked with the child’s name. Parents/carers will be responsible for collection of medication at the end of the session. Please do not leave any medications in your child’s bag. All medications are to be given to the teacher upon commencement of the session for safe keeping.

Please note children with Asthma and/or severe allergic reactions are not able to attend Playschool if the Playschool does not hold a current Action Plan, signed by a Doctor.

BIRTHDAYS

We enjoy celebrating children’s birthdays at Playschool. If you wish to bring in cake or other food you must inform staff prior to the session.